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SANY Concrete Pump Boosts Bottom Line January 2012

Putzmeister Pump Breaks World Record at Burj Dubai Febuary 2008

Small Size, Big Advantages Febuary 2008

“Re-writing the Book on Placing Booms” Febuary 2008

Atlanta’s Largest Tunneling Project Features Concrete Pumping and Placing Versatility Febuary 2008

Atlanta Spirit Comes Alive Febuary 2008

County of Bergen Looks to a Putzmeister Telebelt® TB 130 for Efficiency and Flexibility Febuary 2008

Taum Sauk Dam Rebuild Looks to Roller-Compacted Concrete April 2008

Atlanta’s Midtown Mile Gets Facelift April 2008

“Aloha 61” April 2008

Putzmeister Pump Breaks Another World Record at Burj Dubai April 2008

Up Against a Wall July 2008

Bringing Back the Sparkle to Old Hollywood July 2008

“World’s Largest Offshore Caisson Breakwater” july 2008

Putzmeister Thom-Katt® TK 40 Reaches New Heights at Plaza South July 2008

Not Just a Pipe Dream November 2008

A Tribute to Terry L. Smith November 2008

Latin America’s “Paradise” Experiencing High-Rise Construction Boom November 2008

Kid-Friendly Hospital Requires Concrete-Friendly Expertise Febuary 2007

Rising to the Top with Trump Las Vegas – Tower 1 Febuary 2007

Landmark Christina Landings Project Receives Construction Awards Febuary 2007

New Tower Trumps Others as the Tallest Reinforced Concrete Structure in North America Febuary 2007

Your Kingdom Awaits Febuary 2007

Pumping Up the Electricity and the Concrete Volume Febuary 2007

Putzmeister Telebelt® TB 110 Conveys Success for Con Edison, Inc. Substation May 2007

Salmon Get a Smoother Slide May 2007

Developer Bets on the Over-Under With The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino May 2007

Aqua Cutter HD-6000 Unsinkable Against 65-Year-Old Concrete at Pearl Harbor May 2007

San Francisco Development Whose Time Has Come May 2007

Centennial Place Phase I Sets Milestone in Western Canada July 2007

High Rise at High Speed July 2007

Building From the Outside In July 2007

Solution Found Under Glass July 2007

The Sweet Winds of Change July 2007

Massive Concrete Boom Pumps Pump Largest Pour in Georgia’s Gwinnett County October 2007

Placing a Strong Foundation October 2007

Dual Roles Give Southern Concrete Materials an Edge on Restrictive Job Site October 2007

Step-by-Step October 2007

Getting to the Bottom of Wachovia Corporate Center’s Colossal Footprint October 2007

Trump Royale Trumps Previous Record March 2006

An “Exhaustive” Project March 2006

Sorry Yogi, Members Only March 2006

Like a Katt Fish to Water March 2006

High Speed Provider Gets High Speed Construction May 2006

Construction Builds around Historic Hanna-Barbera Studio May 2006

Size is All Relative to the Area May 2006

A Boom with All the Right Moves May 2006

Grin and Bear It September 2006

C’mon Inn… September 2006

The Perfect Photo Opportunity September 2006

A Walk on the Wild Side November 2006

A Parking Garage that Blends In and Stands Out November 2006

MGM Residence Towers Bets on Success of Pervious Concrete November 2006

Architect’s Signature Design Incorporates Flying Eyebrows November 2006

Placing Concrete on a Grand Scale November 2006

Scrub Ecosystem Viewed from New Concrete Path Febuary 2005

Three-axle 40Z-Meter Putzmeister concrete boom pump takes on BIGGER boom pump job Febuary 2005

Concrete Boom Pump Supports Soaring Eagles Febuary 2005

Tall Order for Pumping Equipment Febuary 2005

Unusual Tunnel Project - Flooding Waters, Special Snorkel Febuary 2005

Water – a Precious Liquid; Pumps – a Precious Time Saver May 2005

Concrete Chosen over Wood for Monmouth Project May 2005

Parking for 2,000 May 2005

Pourer to Pumper May 2005

Power Plant Construction Needs Powerful Equipment May 2005

Pump It Again, Putzmeister August 2005

An Industry Trailblazer August 2005

Luxury in the Sky August 2005

eMPAC August 2005

Big and Busy August 2005

Instant Replay October 2005

Pumps on the Edge October 2005

A Clever Approach October 2005

On the Boardwalk October 2005

Unusual Mix of Both Concrete and Equipment October 2005

Cooper River Bridge Opens october 2005

Putzmeister Placing Booms, a Cure for Challenging Concrete Pour at Hospital in Vermont February 2004

Putzmeister Concrete Pumps Help Plug Leaks Beneath Active Dam February 2004

Putzmeister Trailer Pump Plays Key Role In Forming Cool Waterfall Under Hot Florida Sun February 2004

Putzmeister Pumps Overcome Towering Challenge To Place Concrete for 19-Story Feed Mill February 2004

Forecast for Increased Air Travel Means Blue Skies Ahead for Concrete Runway Projects February 2004

Compact, Quiet Putzmeister Pump, Ideal for Hush-Hush Job in Exclusive, Off-Shore Florida Community April 2004

Putzmeister Pumps Help Booming Arkansas Region Keep Infrastructure On Track with Economic Growth April 2004

Putzmeister Pumps at the Center of Leap-Frogging Concrete Pour in Georgia April 2004

Putzmeister Concrete Pumps Keep University Athletic Center on Pace for Fast-Track Completion April 2004

Putzmeister Pumps at the Center of Two Record-Setting Concrete Pours in Orange County, California May 2004

Putzmeister Clamp-Down Mounting Base Speeds Construction of Chicago High-Rise June 2004

Cement Mixers Line ‘The Strip’ for Continuous Pour at Ceasar’s Palace June 2004

University Reaps Benefits of Putzmeister’s Concrete Boom Pump Technology June 2004

Putzmeister Pumps Aid in Completing Massive Slab Pour Hours Ahead of Schedule June 2004

Rubber-Tracked Putzmeister Concrete Trailer Pump Overcomes Rough Terrain September 2004

Putzmeister Pumps Play Key Role in Hospital Project Involving Tilt-Up Panel Construction September 2004

Putzmeister Telebelt® and Boom Pump Let Contractor Complete High-Volume Pour in Between Rains September 2004

Contractor Doesn’t Have to Gamble When Using Putzmeister Boom Pumps on Caesars Project September 2004

Medical Building Challenges Concrete Pumping Contractor to Research a Pouring Scheme Septermber 2004

Big Bridge, Big Equipment: Contractors Rely on Putzmeister America Equipment to Construct the Tacoma Narrows Bridge October 2004

Putzmeister America’s Equipment Helps Contractors Think Green November 2004

The Worldwide Web Gets Support From Putzmeister America november 2004

Ssshhh … Occupants Inside: Putzmeister America Helps Complete Construction of the Partially Occupied Summit Building November 2004

The Mission March 2003

Modern Art Takes Advantage of Modern Equipment March 2003

Pumps Put Up 5-Million Gallon Water Tank in Record Time March 2003

Concrete Pump Gets in on the Action March 2003

Completion of Man-made Mountain in 42 Days is Cause for Celebration June 2003

Bridge, Boom Pumps and Barge Bridge Still Relies on Boom Pumps and Barge for Completion June 2003

Unique Lodge and Indoor Water Park Unique Job Requires Special Equipment Features for Timely Completion June 2003

Nation’s Largest Science Construction Project Underway June 2003

Barges Carry Concrete to Work Site in Construction Of Longest Cable-Stay Span Bridge in North America June 2003

Sea Wall Restored Putzmeister trailer pump places concrete underwater October 2003

Long Distance Concrete Pumping Record Set Putzmeister Units in New York City’s First, Street-level Tunnel Pour October 2003

Hyperfix 65/70 35 Miles of Interstate Closes for Construction Repairs October 2003

Pier 400 Expansion Underway October 2003

Bridge Pier Requires Massive Tremie Pour October 2003

Contractors Rush From Every Direction To Build Up South Lake Tahoe Timeshares January 2002

Call in the "Big Dog" - Largest Concrete Boom Pump in America Called Upon for its Long Reach, High Output January 2002

Building a Better Pizza Business: Slice of Life January 2002

In Good Form: Kentucky Speedway Gives New Meaning to "Fast Track" January 2002

Pumped Up about the Steelers January 2002

Pumps Handle "Special" Concrete Mix to Put Chicago Loop Back in Shape February 2002

When Farmer Jack Needed Concrete … February 2002

Clean Site, Clean Approach to Pumping May 2002

Up the River with a Pump May 2002

Squaw Valley USA Booms Again June 2002

A Quality Katt Repairs a Reef August 2002

BSA 14000 Takes Care of Tall Order August 2002

Keep Out the Noise August 2002

Bridge Decks Are a Breeze August 2002

58-22-2 A Winning Combination in Reno August 2002

No Cold Joints November 2002

Putzmeister Pumps Vegas November 2002

Concrete Spurs On November 2002

Carillion - Pedestrian Subway at Ackers Crossing - Congleton November 2002

Mowlem's Hixon November 2002

Tunnel Form System Speeds Up Denver Project December 2002

New Concrete Pumping Record Set in Mexico December 2002

Go Green with Fly Ash December 2002

People Mover on the Move December 2002

Hello Hollywood … Good Bye Access February 2001

Leap-Frogging March 2001

Pumps are Piggybacked in Texas Pour March 2001

Luxury Condos in Bay Area Go Up With Something Unique to Area - A Placing Boom april 2001

Tough Spots… No Problem for Clothes Washers and Boom Pumps April 2001

High Demand across the Hudson May 2001

Putzmeister America Brings Wet Shotcreting Unit for Tunnel Construction to North America May 2001

Putzmeister Trailer Pump Has the Size and Muscle To Pour a High-Rise Building in Crowded Chicago June 2001

Six Days Versus Six Weeks June 2001

What Started Out as a Small Concrete Pumping Job… July 2001

That Dam Job August 2001

A State of Concrete … Literally August 2001

An Unusual Site to Behold on Bourbon Street August 2001

NVHomes Teams up with Morais Enterprises for Luxury Homebuilding May 2000

New $60 Million Bridge in New Jersey to Ease Daily Flow of 145,000 Vehicles October 2000

Hollywood Stays Green with World's Largest Underground Water Tanks November 2000

Not Just Another Concrete Home… December 2000

Large Boom Pump Makes Awesome Moves Under People Mover December 2000

Setting an Amazing Pace - Two 13-story Hudson River Buildings Top Out in Record Time February 1999

An Olympic-sized Bridge-building Challenge March 1999

Saving a 50 Year-old Dam - Country's Longest-reaching Boom Pump Helps Preserve Dam March 1999

Recreating Italy's Lake Como - Las Vegas Landscaper Turns Bellagio Hotel into a Botanical Paradise April 1999

Time is Money - Contractor Uses A New Pump and Conveyor to Meet Tight Deadlines May 1999

Placing 3.8 Million Cubic Yards of Concrete - Modern Continental and D&M Take on the Engineering Challenge of a Floating Freeway May 1999

Construction Begins on the Bellevue Center With 188 Tons of Steel and 2,750 Yards of Concrete June 1999

The Tip of the Iceberg - Construction Begins on the Bellevue Center With 188 Tons of Steel and 2,750 Yards of Concrete June 1999

Ready-mix Trucks Can't Keep Up - Putzmeister's New 32Z-Meter Boom Pump Shows Its Muscle at the Job Site June 1999

Larger than the Pentagon - Telebelt TB 105 Helps Contractor Backfill Nearly 5,000 Tons of Rock a Day July 1999

The Size of a Small Town - Contractors Put Conveyors to the Test at Del Webb's Huge Midwest Retirement Development August 1999

The Biggest Shotcrete Job in America August 1999

Putzmeister Pumps and Conveyors Help Achieve Record-Setting 20,259 Cubic Yards in 24-Hour Pour August 1999

Quadrupling Port Columbus International Airport's Parking Settember 1999

Crew Races Against Hurricane Season September 1999

Virginia Highway Project Boasts One of the Country's Biggest Bridges October 1999

Putzmeister Pumps Set Clearwater Pour Record of 8,605 Yards of Concrete in 16 Straight Hours October 1999

Innovative White River Bridge Design Challenges Contractors November 1999

11,000 Yards of Concrete Used to Top Out 28-floor Bellevue Center November 1999

Oceanfront High-rise Condos Get a Lift from Placing Booms December 1999

New Environmental Restoration Technique Tested in Ohio december 1999

The Largest Single Highway Repair Project in Detroit's History December 1999

Conveying Renewable Energies for the Majestic Wind Farm February 2009

Built for Speed February 2009

A Dam Fast Underwater Concrete Pour February 2009

School Pumping Project Earns High Grades February 2009

Equipment Tag Team May 2009

Bridging the Gap Between Mother Nature and Technology May 2009

Concrete Boom Pump to the Rescue May 2009

A Lesson in Teamwork and Technology July 2009

First Telebelt® in Saudi Arabia Showcases Benefits of Conveying Concrete July 2009

New Autocar and Concord Concrete Pumps

Largest single concrete pour in Canada; 3rd largest in the World May 13 2008

BOH BROS. uses CON FORMS bridge deck spreader again. March 2008

City Creek concrete pour called a Salt Lake 'milestone' March 15, 2008

CON FORMS ADVANTAGE a good bet for Tutor-Saliba in Las Vegas

Detachable Boom Does Double Duty in the Land of the Midnight Sun 2008

Iowa Pumper Preferred on the Largest Ethanol Plant in the U.S.A. 2008

Contractors's Boom and Pumper's Expertise Combine For Record Height in Miami 2008

Placing Boom is Good Investment On Royal Bank Project 2008

Sany Mobile Static Pump Feb, 14th 2008

Isolated Job Conditions Demand Ultimate In Pump Reliability 2007

Pumping Post Katrina 2007

Unique Pump Puts Foxwoods Casino Addition on Fast Track 2007

Cleveland Clinic Addition Covers Three Football Fields 2007

First Octagonal Masts Prove Valuable On Florida Condo Project 2007

Ready-Mix Producer/Pumper Partners with Design/Build General For Value Engineered Project 2007

Local Ball Club and Local Pumper Hit it Off 2007

EPA 2007 Fuel Regulations Now in Effect 2007

Building a Mansion…58 Stories Tall 2007

Wisconsin Pumper Roots For More Tilt-Up 2007

Separate Placing Booms and Condo Boom Converge in Colorado 2007

Pumping forms Concrete Pond and Largest Casino Barge 2006

Multiple Pumps Put Colts Stadium on Fast Track 2006

Two Towers, Two Booms Mean High Production On Miami Condo 2006

Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel Compliance: What it Means to Our Industry 2006

A Builder of the ACPA Bids Farewell 2006

Project is Model Of Efficiency Aided by Separate Placing Boom 2006

Fast Times In Vegas 2006

Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association: Cooperation Produces Successful Test Audits 2006

Wisconsin Pumper Adds To Milwaukee Skyline With Separate Placing Booms 2006

Pumper Takes On ICF Challenge – And Succeeds 2006

New Style Placing Booms Provide High-Flying Production At Intel Site 2006

Conco Pumps, Crews Help Resurrect California “Lifeline” 2006

WHAT CAN A SALESPERSON DO FOR YOUR COMPANY? 2006

11,000 YARDS, 16 HOURS, LIMITED ACCESS – WESTERN MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE 2006

BOTTOMS UP: PUMPER IMPROVES QUALITY BY DEFYING CONVENTION 2006

ANDERSEN CONCRETE PUMPING PREPARES SITE FOR HIGHEST RESIDENTIAL TOWER IN U.S.: 2006

PUMPER SETS RECORD: LONGEST BOOM COMPLETES SMALLEST POUR 2005

LAS VEGAS LINE PUMPER VENTURES INTO BOOMS 2005

George W. Priddy 1943-2004 2005

Schwing Boom and Trailer Pumps Complete World’s Largest Circular Prestressed Water Tank 2005

SCHWING PUMPS FINISHING OFF LAS VEGAS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 2005

STRICT PM PROGRAMS INCREASE PERFORMANCE, LENGTHEN LIFE 2005

39-Meter Boom On Barge-Mounted Pedestal Hard at Work on Galveston Causeway 2005

NEW PUMP AND PLACING BOOM COMBINATION DEBUT ON SEATTLE BANK TOWER 2005

KVM 55 KEY TO PLACEMENT ON TIGHT SITE 2005

THE FACE OF THE INDUSTRY: PUMPERS FOCUS ON OPERATOR TRAINING 2005

GROWING A POURED WALL BUSINESS WITH PUMPS 2005

IT’S A RACE TO THE TOP WITH UNIQUE PLACING SYSTEM ON INDIANAPOLIS LUXURY HOTEL 2005

PUMPS STREAMLINE CONCRETE PLACEMENT FOR “ONE STOP SHOP” TILT UP CONTRACTOR 2005

PUMPS BUILD MIAMI AREA A “VILLAGE WITHIN A CITY” 2005

HYDRAULIC OIL - Protecting Your Investment 2005

MASSIVE WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE CHALLENGES PUMPERS ON MANY LEVELS 2005

A TALE OF TWO COUNTRIES:PUMPCRETE BALANCES US AND CANADIAN CONTRACTS ON QUEENSTON-LEWISTON BRIDGE PROJECT 2005

SOUTHERN INDIANA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER REQUIRES UNIQUE PUMP COMBO 2005

NDUSTRY TRENDS:READY MIX SUPPLIERS PROMOTE CONCRETE PUMPING 2005

ONE-MAN, ONE-PUMP OPERATION PUMPS UP AT GOLD’S GYM POOL 2005

Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2004

WORLD RECORD PUMPING HEIGHT ACHIEVED ON TALLEST BUILDING 2004

CEMSTONE AND SCHWING PUMP THROUGH CHALLENGES ON BRIDGE PROJECT SPANNING THE MISSISSIPPI 2004

CONCRETE PUMPER COMPLETES NON-STOP 14-DAY POUR ON LARGEST SILO IN NORTH AMERICA 2004

To those with the courage to go higher, faster and farther…. 2004

SCHWING PUMPS UTILIZED IN “FLOAT-IN” CONSTRUCTION 2004

RIVERSIDE CONCRETE PUMPING COMPLETES ENCASEMENT OF WWII SUBMARINE 2004

REFURBISHED LONG BOOMS SET RECORD PACE 6,000-YARD MAT POUR 2004

EXTRAORDINARY BOOM EXCELLS ON ORDINARY PROJECT 2004

SEPARATE PLACING BOOM AND O-ELEVATION FRAME COMBINE FOR SPEED ON HYATT CONSTRUCTION 2004

LARGEST CONTRACT IN CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BIG-TIME PUMP PERFORMANCE 2004

RESIDENTIAL MARKET LARGEST INFLUENCE ON CONCRETE PUMPING 2004

CONCRETE PUMP MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 2004

BOOM INSPECTIONS GAINING ACCEPTANCE AS STANDARD MAINTENANCE 2004

Roll and Fold Boom Pays Off Indoors for Georgia Pumper 2003

New Performing Arts School in Detroit Poses Logistical Challenges for Suppliers and Pumpers 2003

Schwing Line Pumps Instrumental in Economical New Construction Method 2003

Smart Investments:Equipment That Compliments Concrete Pumps 2003

GATEWAY PROJECT MOVES AHEAD FOR PUMPCRETE, CANADA 2003

PUMPING BY MOONLIGHT 2003

CONTRACTORS BUILD GRIZZLIES A NEW DEN 2003

CONCRETE PUMP ESSENTIAL IN EMERGENCY DAM REPAIR 2003

PUMPER ADDS NEW CHAPTER TO INDIANAPOLIS LIBRARY 2003

TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY POSES CONCRETE CONUNDRUMS 2003

FLORIDA PUMPER MEETS CHALLENGES AT TAMPA MAT POUR 2003

READY MIX PRODUCER NABS BIG PROJECTS WITH PUMPING AND PLACING EQUIPMENT 2003

Acqualina Rises on 9,900 base mat 2002

Largest Project in Midwest Moves Quickly for Opus Using Ready-Mix Firms that Pump 2002

SMALL PUMP HELPS SHORE UP RENOVATED CARNEGIE HALL 2002

"Single-Source Responsibility" Works for Grand Rapids Contractor/Pumper 2002

BIG BOOMS, SMALL GROUTERS PUMP FLORIDA COURTHOUSE 2002

Booms Over Miami 2002

LONGEST BOOM BOOSTS PRODUCTION ON COLORADO’S HIGHEST BRIDGE 2002

Eight Pedestals Share Placing Booms for Cast-in-Place Structure 2002

Seven Miles of Noise Barriers: Small pump places big yardage 2002

S 58-SX Takes to the Water to Repair I-40 Bridge 2002

Pumping at the Pentagon Puts Reconstruction Months Ahead of Schedule 2002

STEEL WEDS CONCRETE ON HYBRID NEW YORK TOWER 2002

78-year-old Ready Mix Veteran Expands His Business 2002

NEW PUMP BOOM TELESCOPES FOR LOW-CLEARANCE EFFICIENCY 2002

Andersen Concrete Pumping Aids in Reconstruction of Soldier Field 2002

Western Breaks Records on Downtown San Diego Mat Pour 2002

Ready-Mix Producer Uses In-House Pump Fleet To Complete 3800-yard Pour in 7 hours 2002

Ruttura & Sons expand their capabilities with Schwing’s versatile Telescopic S 31 HT Concrete Pump 2002

PUMPS START SUBSTRUCTURES FOR CALIFORNIA SUSPENSION BRIDGE 2001

Poured and precast, they support high steel at Detroit’s Ford Field 2001

GREEN BAY’S ‘TITLE TOWN’ PUMPED AS LAMBEAU GETS MAJOR FACELIFT 2001

BOOM FLOWN TO STAGGER TWO-TOWER CONDO POURS 2001

REMOTE BOOM ON CLIMBING FORM PACES CHICAGO TOWER PROJECT 2001

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